The administration of Kano State has given the green light for the allocation of N854 million towards the Auren Zaurawa Mass Wedding Initiative.

The Executive Council of the state has also granted approval for the disbursement of N700 million to cover the educational expenses of 7,000 native students enrolled at Bayero University Kano (BUK).

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf conveyed this decision through his official social media account.

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He stated, “In response to the challenging economic conditions we face, the leadership of the Kano State Executive Council has today consented to the provision of Seven Hundred Million Naira to settle the tuition fees for 7,000 students at Bayero University Kano (BUK).”

Further information regarding this program will be communicated in due course.